No but I would consider doing heavy duty volunteer work if the finances worked out -- and I'd consider that a job (esp since ideally I'd be teaching kids yoga at various low-income facilities/schools).
I totally would. I'd find something to do with my time, but if H made enough money for me to stay home and take care of the house, I'd definitely do it.
No, no, no. I'd get bored and I would aslo hate to be dependant on someone else for money. HATE IT. And let's face it, in case of a divorce, you're fucked. Alimony is becoming something of the past especially if you're not in your 50s, have a college degree and you're not disabled.
Post by birdistheword on Jul 30, 2012 15:15:37 GMT -5
I would LOVE to be a SAHW, but I would likely still do *something* like freelance graphic design, open an etsy shop, etc. I would also volunteer. Basically I just want to not have to go into an office, and not have a boss.
No, no, no. I'd get bored and I would also hate to be dependent on someone else for money. HATE IT. And let's face it, in case of a divorce, you're fucked. Alimony is becoming something of the past especially if you're not in your 50s, have a college degree and you're not disabled.
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My thoughts exactly. I think after the first couple of days, I would just show back up to work from pure boredom.
no. I hate to admit it but I need accolades in my life. and responsibilities. I have a tendency to not care very much about ME and I don't take care of myself like I should. It is best that I'm forced to get out of bed and be productive.
Post by pantsparty on Jul 30, 2012 16:48:18 GMT -5
Ideally, sounds awesome. Practically, I would not want to rely on my husband for money. Making and spending my own money is important to me. Even though it would be "our" money, I would probably second-guess purchases. My H would also have to make a LOT more, because we are able to travel, go out to eat, etc., basically have more fun because both of us are working.
I guess sure if my H was raking in the millions and there was no chance of divorce, ever. LOL.
Post by maddiepaddy on Jul 30, 2012 16:56:53 GMT -5
I absolutely would love to be a SAHW if it made sense. I love doing projects around the house, and I would enjoy having time for volunteering, hobbies, etc. But actually, I dream of us having the money for me to quit and then do something creative, furniture restoration or maybe property development if we could afford it. I guess that wouldn't really count as being a SAHW though. Special Snowflake?
I work from home right now, so I sometimes feel that I should do chores around the house since I am here all day. If I didn't work from home, though, I would NOT want to be a SAHW. I would go out of my mind and would feel like the house had to be spotless AT ALL TIMES. I would, however, like to be a SAHM when we have children.
I think working from home is a great compromise because I CAN do things around the house when I want/need to. It's nice to be able to start a soup at 3:00 and throw a load of laundry in if I have the time.
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Post by crazycakes on Jul 30, 2012 17:05:08 GMT -5
In theory, I would love to be a SAHW. I would be able to do a lot more volunteering and sit on the board at some organizations I would like to be more involved with. I would also spend a lot of time out at the barn riding.
For this to happen DH would have to make a lot more money, though, as most things I like to do cost money.
I love love love being a SAHM. Even more than my last stint as a SAHM, when DD was 2 and DS was an infant. They're getting close to 3 and 5 now, and it's so much FUN, every day. We go to the pool, play at the park, I get to read interesting books on my own time instead of working all night. I'm volunteering, too. I have time to do the things I've wanted to do for a long time. Last week they were at camp every morning for 3 hours, and I got all kinds of random stuff done. I'm actually surprised at how madly in love with staying at home I've become in the past 2 months.
Absolutely. But I'd do lots of volunteering, and pursue interests like taking cooking and photography classes. Ahh, if only my H was rolling in money.
ETA: To clarify, I would only do this if we had a shit ton of money. If we could only be "comfortable," no. I'm talking using $100 bills for toilet paper.